Tinubu reunites wike and fubara in abuja (1).webp
According to TheCable, President Tinubu has agreed to reinstate suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara — but only if he abandons his 2027 re-election bid. The deal, struck Thursday night at the Villa, aims to restore calm after months of tension. In this price of peace, Wike regains key influence, including control of all 23 local governments.
  • Fubara will be reinstated but must not contest in 2027, as part of Tinubu’s brokered settlement.
  • Wike is to nominate all local government chairpersons across the 23 LGAs, reclaiming grassroots control.
  • Fubara agreed to settle all unpaid entitlements of the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers to avoid impeachment.
  • Tinubu previously suspended the Rivers governor, deputy, and entire assembly amid prolonged political unrest.
In this price of peace, power was traded for survival. Fubara retains his seat but loses control of the political game board, as insiders suggest the deal leaves Wike as the real winner, securing significant influence ahead of 2027.